Hi Allen - the first thing that grabs me is the lack of a catchlight or any detail in the eye - could just be the resizing for the web - but on my screen just looks like a black hole - never the best IMHO!
The OOF foreground reeds are a little distracting and could be easily removed which would improve the image.
Sharpness and detail look good.
Keep em coming :)
Allen, what a lovely portrait! I also find the FG elements a bit distracting. If they were shorter I don't think it would be much of an issue - it would just look like surrounding foliage - but here it really seems to pull the eye away from that beautiful bird.
I think you did a great job on exposure and ss though - and a nice pleasing crop as well.
Avocet in breeding plumage
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